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Trust leaders trapped in growth struggle in the quest for financial viability
Thursday 26th September, 2019: Pressure to grow in order to reach economies of scale governs…
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Comment: Education Unions Write to Gavin Williamson About Teacher Pay
Caroline Doherty, Head of External Relations at The Key, said: "We welcome this plea as a powerful statement of support for the sector and a much needed call for a review of teachers’ pay. While we're sceptical about how much the government will bend on…
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More support needed for trust leaders
Thursday 5th September, 2019: The Key has today released initial findings from a report into academy trust…
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Digital hub creates ‘mosaic’ of possibilities
Monday 12th August, 2019: A new £1.8m co-working space will give digital businesses a place to develop, collaborate and innovate in the heart of Lincoln city centre. Called Mosaic, the digital hub will be in…
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The Key announces Chris Kenyon as new CEO
Tuesday 12th February, 2019: The Key, a provider of sector intelligence and resources for education…
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Self-disclosure of criminal records during the recruitment process in schools
New data protection law makes it more difficult to seek self-disclosure of criminal records during the job application process. Data protection should not be a barrier to safeguarding but, under the GDPR, you need to justify that self-disclosure is both 'necessary and proportionate'. Our view…
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Rural headteachers caught in “perfect storm” of unique challenges governed by their setting
Friday 12th October 2018: Schools in rural communities across England are struggling to cope under…
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Exclusive: Most MAT leaders want more DfE support – TES, September 2019
Survey shows that almost nine out of 10 trust leaders also feel that the accountability…
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Surge in pupils with weapons sparks calls for more support – Schools Week, March 2019
Leading schools sector voices are warning that staff need more help to keep classrooms safe, following a surge in the numbers of pupils being found carrying weapons in some regions. Data obtained by Schools Week reveals a large increase in police call-outs to schools over…
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Exclusive: Heads oppose Ofsted plan for 150 mins inspection notice – TES, January 2019
Most school leaders oppose Ofsted’s plans to arrive earlier and spend more time in schools under…
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Exclusive: 84% of school leaders back Ofsted curriculum plans – TES, January 2019
Ofsted’s plans to put an increased focus on the curriculum in its new inspection regime have overwhelming support from school leaders, a new survey shows. The inspectorate is consulting on plans to create a new "quality of…
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What to expect from education in 2019 – Education Business, January 2019
Imogen Rowley, lead content editor at The Key gazes ahead at 2019 and picks out…
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Headteachers forced to do menial tasks at unfilled rural schools – The Guardian, October 2018
More than four in 10 rural schools in England are undersubscribed and therefore facing significant budget shortfalls, forcing headteachers to multitask in a variety of roles to cut costs, according to a survey. Of the 500 headteachers who responded to the survey, 42% said their school’s places…
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Soham murder inquiry chair backs Telegraph campaign as he demands Government keep children safe online – The Daily Telegraph, August 2018
The Soham murders inquiry chair has backed the Telegraph’s Duty of Care Campaign, as he demands…
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